dianefrank+FollowLate-night chicken debate heats up DorchesterEquis Pica Pollo on Blue Hill Ave wants to serve up fried chicken until 1 a.m., but neighbors are pushing back hard. Folks living nearby say the late hours mean more noise, triple-parked cars, and chicken bones littering the sidewalks. The restaurant says people crave their crispy chicken late at night and promises to work on parking issues, but the community wants real solutions before any changes. Should local businesses get more flexibility if it means more mess for residents? Where’s the line between supporting small business and keeping the neighborhood livable? #Food #Dorchester #CommunityDebate00Share
johnsonjonathan+FollowBackyard battle: Worcester mom faces $220k lossImagine spending over $220,000 to build a special home for your disabled daughter, only to be told by the council you have to tear it down because neighbors complained. That’s exactly what happened to Clair Birch in Worcester. She says she tried to do everything right, but neighbors called the new building an 'eyesore' and worried about privacy and flooding. Now, Clair’s left with a massive bill, a daughter who can’t use the space, and a lot of frustration. Would you side with the family or the neighbors in this situation? How should cities balance personal needs with neighborhood concerns? #Relationships #Worcester #CommunityDebate00Share
